3¢ Rose, Type I, Position 87R8, perfs in at top, tied by "Richmond Va. Jul. 24, 1857" cds on cover to Raccoon Ford Va., original enclosure, slightly reduced at bottom, Fine. Scott No. 25 Estimate $300 - 400. This is the earliest reported use of a perforated stamp from Plate 8. $0 (Image)
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3¢ Rose Type I Trial Perforation
Sale No: 55
Lot No:1542
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Cat No:25-E
3¢ Rose, Type I, Trial Perforation, small manuscript "X", with left sheet selvage, perforations misaligned, slightly stained and discolored, this rare item is believed to be an early trial on the new perforating machine, Fine. Scott No. 25-E Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Illustrated in Chase book on p. 177. $0 (Image)